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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Question

What is the bromine water test used to detect?
Options
A Alkenes and alkynes (unsaturation)
Correct Answer
B Alcohols
C Carboxylic acids
D Amides
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alkenes and alkynes decolorize brown bromine water by addition across the double or triple bond, indicating unsaturation.

Hint

Decolorization of brown bromine.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 818 of 1999
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